Development Officer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Ullukkut! The system uses a questionnaire approach that will help you communicate your qualifications for the position, quickly and effectively. You are strongly encouraged to apply online.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Saba Qazi at and she will send you the questionnaire and give you the alternate methods to submit your application including: -in-person in Iqaluit, fax or email.

This position is located in Iqaluit, with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/ directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

Federal government housing is available for this position. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/ directive/ipgh-pile/ index-eng.php

Work environment

Established in August 2009, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 100 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.

The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) was established to bring a holistic approach to the federal coordination of environmental review and regulatory processes for major resource development and infrastructure projects in the North.

NPMO has three main functions, which are:

• The coordination of federal input into the northern environmental assessment and regulatory review processes;

• The coordination and assessment of adequacy of crown consultation with Indigenous communities and governments related to the environmental review processes;

• Pathfinding and issues management to ensure that environmental assessment and regulatory review processes are effective and timely.

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 permanent position.

A pool (list) of qualified candidates will be established to fill future vacant positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles and various security requirements in Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency’s offices in: Iqaluit, Nunavut. The pool of qualified candidates may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Whitehorse, Yukon.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (i.e. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Applicants will be considered in the following order:
1. Those who identify themselves as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);
2. If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all
other applicants will be considered for these positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experiences

EX1 : Experience working with Indigenous governments and/or Indigenous communities
EX2 : Experience providing logistical and data management support to project management teams.
EX3 : Experience in collaborating and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
EX4 : Experience using MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities

A1 : Ability to analyze and consolidate information from multiple sources
A2 : Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
A3 : Ability to work effectively under pressure.
A4 : Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitabilities

PS1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS2 : Thinking things through.
PS3 : Working effectively with others.
PS4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experiences

AEX1 : Experience working in the North, preferably in Nunavut, the Yukon or Northwest Territories.

AEX2 : Experience coordinating consultation and engagement programs.

Knowledge

AK1 : Knowledge of Northern Indigenous culture, society and/or economy.
AK2 : Knowledge of environmental assessment processes in Canada.
AK3 : Knowledge of project management concepts.

Ability

AA1 : Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language from Northern Canada.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to travel in northern Canada and/or to small remote communities in northern Canada.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
- Willingness and ability to work in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - OR Secret Status security clearance will be required (depending on the position being staffed).

The incumbent and his/her dependents (includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Various assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written examinations and reference checks.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

The Relocation Directive is available at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is located at: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.